Gingerbread Loaf with Cinnamon Glaze
This easy gingerbread loaf recipe with orange peel and chocolate chips is a must try this Holiday season. Drizzle generously with cinnamon icing and enjoy warm or cold!
Servings: 1 Loaf (about 12 slices)
Calories: 262
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Loaf:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (280 grams)
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
- 2 teaspoons gingerbread spice
- 1 stick unsalted butter , melted (110 grams)
- ½ cup milk (120 milliliters)
- 2 eggs , beaten (medium in size)
- 6 tablespoons molasses
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips (60 grams)
- ⅓ cup candied orange peel (50 grams)
For the Cinnamon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- lemon , a squeeze
Optional:
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips for garnish
- 2 tablespoons candied orange peel for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine together sifted flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and gingerbread spice. Add the wet ingredients: melted butter, milk, beaten eggs and molasses. Stir well until combined.
- Stir in candied orange peel (cut into small pieces) and chocolate chips. Pour the batter into a loaf tin lined with baking parchment.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 360°F/180°C for 1 hour or until ready.
- When ready, remove from the tin and let it cool completely before drizzling with the glaze.
- For the glaze: Mix together all the ingredients and pour over the cooled loaf.
- Optional: Top with candied orange peel and chocolate chips.
Video
Notes
- Cinnamon glaze can be omitted or you can use your favorite glaze/frosting.
- Topping the loaf with candied orange peel and chocolate chips is completely optional.
- Honey can be used instead of molasses.
- I recommend reading the full post for more detailed explanations and tips or watch the video, if any doubts.
- All-purpose flour (US) = Plain flour (UK), Powdered sugar (US) = Icing sugar (UK).
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven. Check after 50 minutes by inserting a skewer in the middle of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Loaf with Cinnamon Glaze
Amount per Serving
Calories
262
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
122
mg
5
%
Potassium
316
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
23
g
26
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
293
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
93
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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